GEORGE SCIACCA

* ******* ***** **** *********, NJ 07849

973-***-**** ad2g6z@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND OVERVIEW

Successful Human Resources Business Leader with nearly 20 years of related experience across multiple therapeutic markets, including Rare Disease as well as product launch

Develop effective strategic relations with key stakeholders and associates across various professional levels, ensuring collaboration during service, influencing to facilitate alignment, establishing confidence and trust, enabling long-term strategic business relations

Hands-on, proactive leadership style with experience and expertise in various Human Resource aspects including; Performance Management, Employee Relations/Retention, Compensation and Benefit Administration, Organization Development and Design, Strategic Consultation/Partnership, Talent Acquisition, Diversity/Inclusion, Succession and Retention, Immigration Law, Change Management, etc.

Entrusted to assume full Human Resources guidance with client groups when providing consultative services

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2/2021 – 12/2023

PTC Therapeutics, LLC (Pharmaceutical Organization specializing in rare disease – DMD and Gene Therapy)

Senior Human Resources Business Leader

Served as the embedded Human Resources Leadership Team member supporting multiple cross-functional organizations including US Commercial Teams as well as Medical Affairs

Acted as strategic partner with workforce planning, organizational design/development, talent acquisition, incentive compensation design, performance management, employee relations/development, etc.

Provided innovative solutions when reactively/proactively presented with business challenges

Leveraged key learning methodologies (Gallup Clifton Strengths, HBDI, etc.) in establishing inroads into the business

Coached managers and leaders regularly with a focus on enhancing success-based leadership capabilities

By way of a self-directed approach, established myself as a key member of the HR Leadership Team in a newly created role with minimal supervisory direction

Regularly partnered with Global HR Business Partners on related initiatives

Provided tactical/strategic guidance to key HR-cross functional COE’s (Talent Acquisition, Comp/Benefits, HRIS, HR Services, etc.)

7/2018 – 1/2021

SK Life Science, Inc (Start-Up Pharmaceutical Organization – HQ in South Korea)

Senior Human Resources Leader

Serve as the primary Human Resources Business Partner in establishing the HR function in a newly commercial, start-up organization with +/- 250 professional level employees

Acted as key Human Resources leaders supporting multiple cross-functional organizations

Established foundational excellence of an HR function; primarily focused on Compensation and Benefits Administration, Organizational Design and Talent Management, HR Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Vendor Management, Employee Handbook development, overall Operational Excellence, etc.

Leveraged HR Best Practice business savvy to influence key strategic stakeholders to gain alignment and support

Lead Talent Management/Acquisition function with immediate staff leadership accountabilities

Served as the Project Manager on multiple strategic initiatives relating to Talent Management and Acquisition, Onboarding, Operational Excellence initiatives, etc.

Acted as primary project team leader/member of multiple strategic initiatives including Benefits Administration, Compensation Structure foundational development, Compliance and Legal initiatives, Product Launch/Sales Training, etc.

4/2014 – 7/2018

MONDELEZ, INTL, East Hanover, NJ (Multi-National Consumer Product Manufacturer)

Human Resources Business Partner – Sales and Commercial Operations

Delivered Human Capital Management consultative partnership for an extensive and diverse client group with primary focus in Commercial Operations; acted as a true, hands-on Business Partner

Lead and/or aligned Project Management initiatives and deliverables associated with – University Relations and Talent Acquisition focusing on Diversity and Management Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Compensation Planning, Benefit Administration, Employee Retention

Liaison and advocate for assigned senior leaders and their management teams to Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Employee Relations, Compensation, Performance Management, Sales Support and HR Operations Centers of Excellence

Leadership role with direct reporting partnership of up to seven staff members

6/2012 – 4/2014

WARNER CHILCOTT, LLC, Rockaway, NJ (Multi-National Pharmaceutical Organization - acquired by Actavis/Allergan Pharmaceutical – position/HR Department eliminated)

Senior Human Resources Business Partner – Commercial Sales and Operations

Represent all Human Capital Management functions to assigned business units, directly supporting four Senior Vice Presidents, 4 Senior Directors, and over 500 employees – Functional segments include – Sales and Commercial Operations

Member of Human Resources Leadership Committee addressing both strategic and tactical direction and initiatives in conjunction with overall organizational goals

Acted as primary lead in various aspects of human resources including: Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits Administration, Organizational Change, Performance Management/Coaching, Leadership/Talent Development, Employee Relations, Team Effectiveness, etc.

Served on HR Leadership Team representing W-C employees during the acquisition by Actavis/Abbvie

6/2011 – 6/2012

INVENTIV HEALTHCARE, Inc. Somerset, NJ

Human Resources Business Partner – Sales and Commercial Operations

Client facing, Human Resources Business Partner with hands-on support of over 850 Sales employees across 14 external-organizations

Member of HR Leadership Team; actively engaged with strategic goal alignment and project launch

Acted as primary lead in various aspects of human resources including: Employee Relations, Conflict Management, Performance Management/Coaching, Leadership/Organizational Development, Compensation and Benefits Administration, Client Relations, Team Effectiveness, etc.

Leadership role with direct reporting responsibilities of three staff members

5/2005 – 6/2011

DAIICHI SANKYO PHARMACEUTICAL, Inc. Parsippany, NJ

Sr. Human Resource Business Partner – Sales and Commercial Operations

Hands-on business partnership support of extensive employee population across various geographic regions

Regularly partnered with senior leadership on all HR related matters including strategic initiatives and sales business alignment

Acted as Project Leader/Owner on HR initiatives involving succession planning, employee retention, compensation planning, performance management, behavioral interviewing, HR policy committee, etc.

Served in a leadership capacity with dotted line reporting relationships

Served on HR Leadership Team representing DSI employees during the acquisition by Sankyo Pharma Inc.

1993 - 2005

EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES – Post Graduate School

Various leadership roles and career development including

oHR Generalist

oTalent Acquisition

oUniversity Relations

oBenefits and Compensation Administration

oHRIS Application

EDUCATION

Kean University – MA Master of Arts, Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology

Kean University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Certified Trainer/Administrator in DDI – Targeted Selection and Novations Behavioral Interviewing

Certified Trainer – Gallup Clifton Strengths

Certified Trainer – Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument

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